Sir Francis Bacon→Person
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
William T. Smedley
Smedley is a writer who claims the Bacon-Shakespeare theory, stating that the whole scheme of the Authorized Version of the Bible was Francis Bacon's work.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Shakespearian Plays→Lineage
Smedley writes about the theory that the Shakespearian plays were authored by Sir Francis Bacon and discusses the connections between the plays, the King James Bible, and Bacon's work.
King James Bible→Substance
Smedley writes about the King James Bible and connects it to the theory that Francis Bacon was its author, suggesting that he sought to protect his true authorship through hidden symbolism.
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Mysteries
Bacon renounced personal credit and was a servant of the Mysteries
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Rosicrucianism
Rosicrucianism and Sir Francis Bacon are closely bound through historical and esoteric associations. According to the surviving literature, Sir Francis Bacon's political and broader activities are closely associated with Rosicrucian aspirations. Rosicrucianism, a mysterious and influential philosophical movement of the 17th century, is characterized by its blend of Neoplatonic, Christian, and alchemical philosophies. The suggestion is that Bacon's pursuits, whether political or in other domains, were influenced by or intertwined with these Rosicrucian ideals. This connection implies that Bacon's work and aspirations were not confined to the political arena but were part of a broader, esoteric movement seeking knowledge, reform, and enlightenment through a secretive and spiritually-oriented framework. The association between Bacon and Rosicrucianism highlights the complex and sometimes shadowy nature of intellectual and political endeavors during that era.
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Comte De St.-germain
Both were known to be emissaries of the Secret Brotherhood
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Fraternity Of R.c.
Sir Francis Bacon is possibly a member of the Fraternity of R.C., as suggested by the references in The Anatomy of Melancholy
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Johann Valentin Andreæ
There is a potential relationship between Johann Valentin Andreæ and Sir Francis Bacon, as Andreæ could have used Bacon's name as a pseudonym
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Shakespeare
Shakespeare is metaphorically compared to Bacon in the text
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Hercules
Bacon is metaphorically called the "philosophical Hercules" in the text
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Karamelia Prussiae
Sir Francis Bacon's style of writing is similar to that of the Fama Fraternitatis, and certain statements in his New Atlantis point to an acquaintance with Rosicrucian ideas
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Rosa Crucis
Sir Francis Bacon's activities were associated with Rosa: Crucis
I. William T. Smedley & Sir Francis Bacon
Smedley associates Sir Francis Bacon with both the Shakespearean plays and the King James Bible in his writings, supporting the theory of Bacon's authorship.
II. Sir Francis Bacon & Lineage Of Thesseus
Both Theseus and Sir Francis Bacon have been associated with Rosicrucian ideas due to their symbolic and ideological representation